A Very Wet Overnight Camp in the Peak District. Wild Camp with East Anglian Bushcraft. Kinder Scout.

[@sam3317]

A tip for if you're going to do much Peak District camping is to keep your inner tent in a dry bag and just pitch an outer and a ground sheet first. It gives you more room to operate, you can dry out an not worry about getting everything wet. I like to keep my inner as bone dry as possible.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good call! My inner got pretty wet when I first got in just from the water dripping off me until I took my waterproof off. 👍👍

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Absolutely 💯. All of the tents I own. Are outer shells first & inner's second.

[@lastspud7030]

thats a pro tip

[@bluemonkey227]

Great Video! A shame the weather was typical for Kinder on your 1st camp here. 😂 Hope to see you on another video here soon 😊The Hayfield side of Kinder is also worth a visit!

[@jerryschneider145]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Hi Simon, do a series on cheap equipment, that would be interesting. Have a budget, set a maximum amount, and do a trip. This fancy new equipment is way over priced.

[@chrisponsano4378]

Simon is back. Good! I need a break.

[@AdamFpatrick]

Don't think Kent Survival could manage that physical challenge, Simon 😂😂

[@stephenlambert9826]

Always a good day when my favourite outdoorsman puts a video out,thank you!

[@Bennybushcraft]

I agree stephen😊

[@david-wy6fq]

Great video, character building weather . Dry clothes for bed and plastic bag for wet never fails.

[@rgorham99]

Simon a damp chilly bloke in a tent ❤

[@scruffysod]

Might be worth chucking a emergency foil blanket in your bag for these Simon . No weight and extra warmth if you need it . Great video Btw.

[@thomasmacias5032]

Yay Simon is back thank you Simon for an awesome video. We love you here in northern California. You’re an awesome bloke. Thank you for your hard work.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Thomas! 😁🙏🏻

[@robynmarler1951]

How cool is that?!?😎

[@lindagilbraith5644]

As someone also from Northern California, I agree. We love your videos.

[@qrplife]

Same here!

[@jimdunlap2769]

Here in the Philippines...two seasons..hot and hotter

[@chrisavalon6198]

In a world going mad it’s enjoyable seeing you back on the trail.Thank you Simon for another wonderful video

[@jayo5483]

I honestly would love to be able to do what you do just as a hobby, to enjoy the outdoors and camp etc, im severely limited with my mobility due to MS so I feel unsafe to do such activities. But I find comfort and enjoyment watching your videos so great job Simon

[@AnimusZen]

You should. There are plenty of camp locations that don't require extensive mobility for exactly your reasons. Get a group together, split the chores.

[@tonyashton780]

Thank you Simon for entertaining us and thank you Craig for your service 🇬🇧.Awesome collaboration any more planned guys 👌🤞😁

[@Bennybushcraft]

Well said tony😊

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

OMG! If you had gone the very next day, it would have been fair weather, blue skies, and great views. However, I'm so glad to see this video. Just a nice soft day. I have a lot of great memories of camping in heavy rain and gale-force winds. My tent would be pushed all the way down to the ground and against my face. When the wind would let up, the sucking sound and pop💢 as the tent would come of my skin, would wake me up every time. My philosophy: You never know how comfortable you are unless you're a little bit uncomfortable.

[@papajeff5486]

I’m old, but, my memory is not so diminished that I can’t remember the misery of a cold, windy, wet difficult hike…SHEESH. It’s good to be warm and comfortable…from an old vet, retired in the US, foothills of the Smokies.

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

@papajeff5486 I'm old now too, but still have my heart on the Appalachian Trail.

[@janeandmikewolf]

Simon, next time boil some water, put it in your bottles and use them in your sleeping bag to heat you and it up. The water can still be used the next day, plus, you need to always change out of your wet stuff into dry so that you will be warm.

[@bertkelly7650]

Thanks for taking us on a soggy rainy day while I sit in my easy chair with the heater on sipping coffee. ; - )

[@katiegalloway6020]

Thank you Simon for another brilliant video. They are a complete antidote to an over-scripted, over-produced, over-edited BBC programme. Don't ever stop being you. Bestist wishes, Katie

[@markcummings6856]

Great camp out, Simon. Waterproof Bottoms or not, I always have a dedicated set of dry “sleep clothes” for such purposes. I noticed you stayed in your soaked trousers during your food prep scenes. Also, could have put your meal pouch “inside “ your jacket while rehydrating. Hyperthermia is no joke. Thanks for all your extra efforts in sharing under challenging conditions!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I (rather foolishly) decided against taking any clothes to change into, in fact I rarely do, but I wish I had on this occasion! I did move it inside my jacket off camera - much toastier!

[@papajeff5486]

Watching again a year later…again from my recliner, on a warm, 46 F/ 8 C, day. £1,000 for a Terranova, or £1,000 for a Hilleberg tent, you guys must love it. Thanks for sharing…from an old fan, retired in the US.

[@heathernisbet4136]

I absolutely loved this. You and Craig are a great combination! 😁

[@Bennybushcraft]

I agree heather 😊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Heather!

[@MargaretBassett-uf1fi]

Both times I went to Edale was on the train from Manchester, at 13 then in my 60s. First time we walked over Mam Tor to Castleton and hitched a ride back in a police car! Great area.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Happy days! I wonder if you’d be so lucky to hitch a lift with the Police these days!!

[@patriciaphelps5875]

Old stomping grounds for me when we still lived in the UK (emigrated years ago). These videos bring back memories of when I was younger and fitter.

[@vikingbushcraft1911]

To all Simon’s international viewers - how to kit-up for a camp in the British isles: 1) it’s raining 2) it’s about to start raining 😉 - great vid Simon as always and nice to meet you Craig (and that weather looked horrible!) hope to see more collaborations 🎉 👏

[@samhill3496]

Swimming in icy water lessons.

[@jonahtwhale1779]

If you can see the mountains - it is going to rain. If you can't see the mountains - it is forking raining!

[@lscblackwell9202]

@@jonahtwhale1779 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That’s about right! 😂

[@RobotRangerGuy]

Yeah, sleeping in wet clothing, you know you're alive haha

[@striding_hedge]

Keep them coming fella 👍

[@MalcolmBuckley]

Bleak yet beautiful. Another cracking 'Bloke in the Woods' Video. That looked pretty tough going.

[@Sticksoutdoors]

This is a brilliant collaboration ❤ this is gonna be good😂

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Alway enjoyable, did have flashback of your last time on the Carneddau. It always a call when you put the wets on, especially when going up hill. It really telling how the cold can make and easy task much more difficult, Many thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@rodbagley1686]

I always look forward to a Simon video. Somehow getting in a sleeping bag with wet clothes on didnt seem like a good idea. Hard to stay warm when your wet. Happy you didn't get hypothermia. Thanks for taking us along.

[@CragScrambler]

In this sort of weather I always carry a dry bag with a set of merino wool base layers in there and my synthetic down jacket, Also I never use down items, living in the lakes I have found that even a couple odlf days of just damp weather really degrades their performance. ATB Simon, thanks for the video.

[@markyoungman7267]

Normally I enjoy living vicariously through your adventures. This one, not so much 😂. You’re a tough Bloke! Cheers from Kentucky, USA.

[@papajeff5486]

Ditto from an old vet, retired in US, foothills of the Smoky Mountain National Park.

[@feckneddy]

Kinder Scout in the pouring rain , deja-vu .

[@famousdougie]

Watching video now good to see you 2 together loving it East Anglia on tour puckers

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Lovely video - I always take some long johns and a change of long sleeve top for sleeping in plus dry socks! worth the extra weight! A much nicer way up is via Hayfield and Knder Low End :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Wish I had this time Angela! And maybe some of those lush tent booties 😁

[@mentalneil]

Many thanks Simon, for taking me back nearly 40 years, to when I was doing my DoE Gold award expedition, up and over from Settle

[@primeflux1]

Nothing beats coming into shelter in the tent after a very wet day on the mountain. Getting a hot brew and some food. changing into dry clothing, unpacking the sleeping bag and get warm and cosy. The mountains are beautiful but can be challenging.

[@Bennybushcraft]

I agree with that primeflux😊

[@Dogteddy1]

except you can never get warm !

[@primeflux1]

@@Dogteddy1 Depends if your tent have a wood stove or not. Yes I am starting to get old and want my comforts :)

[@bonpecheur4565]

I dont think that he should have drink beers in those conditions , alcool tend to lower the body temperature. He should have kept drinking hot drinks .

[@greyhikes5236]

​@@Dogteddy1always had an issue with being cold getting into the tent until a I watched a video about the dangers of going into your tent and sleeping system cold. Basically you have to do some activity before you get in. Something about your core temperature. I do some press ups (very badly) before I get into my bag and it works! 👍

[@Thedagda801]

A couple of soft days as they say in my part of the world! Great content!

[@Anita-rq9ev]

It's always a treat to watch your adventures and a joy to watch you enjoying and laughing the whole time, no matter the circumstances 😁. Bless you and stay safe 🙏.

[@davehumpleby3440]

Welcome to my neck of the woods. I knew you were still going to be damp in the morning. Never a good idea to try and dry out in your sleeping bag on top of a peak. You'd have had a far more comfortable night going Commando in your bag. Every day's a school day! Also, it seems a shame to be up there with a buddy but hunkered down in seperate tents. Two-person tent next time, maybe? Having been up and down Kinder more times than I can remember, plus living in Cumbria as a youth, I always pack warmer than the season/conditions suggest. I'd rather have the extra weight in my bag knowing I'm going to be toasty and comfortable. Still a good video though. Hope you're night in the woods was more enjoyable.

[@EdithWeston]

yay my favorite two people... love you both, thanks for making this film.

[@TheFraser310]

Great show Great energy I'm older so I have to drive to the cafe for a full English breakfast. I really miss camping. No electricity No running water No toilets No cooking facilities Great days

[@annenewton5403]

That was a lovely video, sorry you got damp and cold that’s not nice .

[@malcoppock4255]

Your in Paul Messner land now. Great to see you both up here.

[@AndyWardpara]

What a coincidence to see this, we done the same this weekend only we stayed in the Woolpacks area of Kinder Scout it's a lot flatter and less boggy, and we had beautiful sunshine (sorry to rub it in 😅) yeah Fjallraven trousers in driving rain are about as waterproof as a flannel, great video as always Simon, hope the next one is dryer for you 😊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - you had a rare occurrence up there by all accounts! Cheers Andy!

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Another lovely video to watch Simon, thank you. Nothing like a wild weather trip to appreciate the simple comforts in life. All the best.

[@laundonsloft4629]

That’s what I would call character building 😆, great vid 👍

[@jamiepittman4855]

The wind would have driven me bonkers. The constant flapping of the tent would have kept me up all night. I would have least needed a few beers to put me to sleep. Excellent video mate. Keep them coming i look forward to every one.

[@beer_advocate]

Cheers, Simon! Love your videos

[@nzdarkelf2451]

Simon and Craig - looking forward to your vids of the woodland camp and a bit of a fire side chat.

[@campingwithjosh]

Oh mate that looked brutal! Especially sleeping in wet gear. I look forward to seeing you lads in the woods soon!🔥

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@munroist1]

2 legends together....brilliant! Pity about the weather!!

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Thanks Simon! That sun must have felt good after a wet night. A really beautiful place...

[@mbrider56]

Awesome stuff Simon, great to see you out and about again.👍🏻

[@jefffletcher3376]

Well you had a smile going when there wasn't alot to smile about. I thought you made the best of it. Good times ahead for sure.

[@greyhikes5236]

Gortex till end ex my friend! 😉 I find leaving wet kit on in the tent to try and dry it only gets condensation in the inner. I leave it in the vestibule and put it on wet in the morning works for me on through hikes. Great stuff as always 👍

[@ramblynrocketeer]

The countryside is magnificent! Epic episode 👍

[@xsirdavidianx]

Oh a new video! I came onto KZbin at the perfect time then. Now, time to relax and enjoy, thanks Simon 😊

[@Ash12530]

It’s good to see you out camping in my home county, and up at my favourite place in Derbyshire for an overnight camp. The Kinder Plateau is vast, you would have to walk a full 26 kilometres to explore all of it up there! And pretty much all of those are above 600 meters too.. It is quite varied terrain visually once you come to know it, so I wouldn’t call it featureless at all, personally. I highly recommend you have a camp at the ‘Woolpacks’ next time your up this way! 👍🏻 The weather does close in up there fast and is very changeable, and you rarely get to see both a sunset and sunrise during an overnighter, especially this time of year..

[@deborahneale7048]

I don't go backpacking anymore but this video is very reminiscent of my experiences. I do miss it.

[@joanhuggett5164]

Tough, wet, miserable conditions, made enjoyable for us by spending time with you, Simon. The hike down was lovely, beautifully filmed. Hope you don't come down with a cold. We'll check out Craig's video too 'East Anglian Bushcraft.' Love you Simon, ATB from a West Aussie family. Edit: next fortnight's video should see you at 200K :) so happy for you.

[@falafel4618]

A wild, lonely place! Nice video Simon

[@MyVikinglife]

That reminded me of when I did the Pennine Way years ago. Kinder Scout was one massive bog that took me hours to cross.

[@erinwood9664]

Brilliant to see you out with Craig. It's been a long time coming. Canoe trip next time maybe? 😊😊

[@oddmanout98]

You certainly earned those views Simon. A tough call I’d say, stay damp overnight or have to put damp things on in the morning. I think I would have gone for the latter. Assuming you had dry night time things you could have changed in to? Just back from your home turf, Three Rivers again. Jodi send her regards. Thanks for taking us with you. Really love to join you in a canoe camp sometime if you fancy it? Atb. Paul.

[@jkline999]

Great vid as always, thx. If I might suggest, never, ever wear wet gear in your bag. Always carry a set of long johns: to sleep in and you can just put rain pants over those and walk out. If you can pack in beer, you can pack in some under thermals.

[@summertime3773]

Lovely video again Simon and Craig but it was a shame that there was rain . Thank you for your hard work.

[@paulmaynard408]

Very glad you were in a tent and not a bivy bag 😊👍

[@phys.ed74]

Very different but my two favourite channels in the same place. It's an East Anglian thing. Great video as always Simon 👍

[@kimbobjr9462]

OMG I have the same car 😂 love my Pug! Can't wait for your new vid, glad your back.

[@duaneho555]

Heck of a video Simon. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@kingrafa3938]

C'mon people, let's help Simon hit the 200K subs. He truly deserves it a long time ago.

[@papajeff5486]

Watching again, one year later, 224K subscribers now…from an old veteran, retired in the US, foothills of the Smoky Mountain National Park.

[@adampeach2047]

Great to see the godfathers of bushcraft holding it down in the Dark Peak, an amazing place rain or shine, nice one 🤙

[@maximusssmith6017]

The tutti fruity drink hot is propa nice love ur vids simon keep up the good work

[@brianevans8330]

Had to add a quick comment superb superb. God bless you both. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@anniejones1839]

Great to see you out and about, shame about the dismal weather brrrr. Wet n cold not pleasant. Hot drinks a must and some hot food . Thankyou for sharing

[@mildthing]

I love these videos! They take me to a place completely foreign to me. How people survived and thrived in that environment is completely baffling to me

[@robertasellers7290]

Brilliant to see you and Craig together another great video

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Looks like somewhat sketchy conditions. That much wet and that much wind could be a serious combination. Thank goodness for good gear.

[@drummingearth5326]

Can watch these over and over again. Exciting to see each new upload.

[@robertogrilli4574]

Good video Simon, you did look cold at times. Shows how quickly things can turn to poo if you're not careful. Kind regards Rob

[@snick69z]

Was just thinking I haven’t seen a video from you in awhile. KZbin wasn’t notifying me! Glad to see the new video.

[@andyking8797]

Enjoyed watching your video but I think your crazy! Beer and wine may help but I much prefer lying on a sun lounger and relaxing by the beach. However , 10 out of 10 for grit and determination!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂

[@jimhurley714]

Beautiful country side😮😮😮😮

[@spleencheesemonkey]

A little pair of PMR walkie talkies could keep the conversation going in separate tents. Another good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@samhill3496]

Good vid. Tough evening

[@jonathanmarkbotterell1926]

.....another great video. Always a treat.🍻👍

[@Hortonscakes]

It's really cool seeing the different landscapes I'm your country. Even with the soggy and windy weather. Thank you for putting yourselves through all that! Last time my hubby and I went camping, we had a nasty thunderstorm roll through and we thought the tent was going to fly away with us in it. The next morning , we couldn't get the stakes out of the ground 😂😂😂

[@danielbailey818]

Simon, Nice to see you out with Craig. I hope you do more videos together in the future. Both of you have similar interests and you shake up your videos with with different adventures. A good match for collaborative videos. More please! I have been up on Kinder Scout plateau numerous times. Experienced every sort of weather, wind, rain, white outs, but the worst was during one of the hottest days I have experienced. Did a circumnavigation of the plateau. If I remember correctly it was 32km of hard slog through bog. North ridge is the nicest, far less people! In bad weather navigation skills are a must, going off track can send you round in circles. It would nice to see you do some canoe vids together. All the best. Dan

[@sherriking7917]

Gosh, Its so very civilized and small over there But glad you got out and had fun!

[@gordonloree5341]

Excellent !!!!!! Crazy weather makes good fun !

[@larryerickson3204]

A little soggy, the security of a little tent,priceless. Makes u value the amenities of a homestead . Love your videos, and your outlook on nature and life. Onward and upward bro

[@SynergyGamingTV]

haha. I had just woken up and started watching this... and the freaked out when I saw him driving on the "wrong" side of the road. I was like "holy shit, this dudes crazy. Woke me up pretty quick 🤣😂

[@leilamuller1886]

😧😮😲😦😯 What a weather !!! 😥😓😢 😄😃 thanks from🇦🇹Vienna,Austria. Take care Simon , Craig

[@tracyl1368]

Cheers Simon..... Just started watching but gave a thumbs up before even starting as I know it'll be a good one! ❤

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video and the light the second day looked amazing!

[@Lightandlovetoyou]

Song choice at the start is beautifully done Simon You’re about due to make a feature film mate :) special you are

[@boldlygo3469]

Awesome country!!!

[@Richmc1981]

Brilliant to see you out with your boy.

[@stevenvater2681]

You were proper cold ,be careful we enjoy your videos

[@JT-gy5zx]

I enjoyed my bowl of hot stew all the more while watching you putting your ration pack inside your coat to help warm up 😂. Fabulous views on day two. Great video Simon. Keep up the good work 👍.

[@Kenbur]

WET AND WILD - an English campout in the mountains WITH SIMON AND CRAIG - talk about awesome! I love watching this sitting by my fire sipping my coffee a half world away!!!!!!! Thanks, guys great video Simon and as always when the video is done I have this huge smile on my face.

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Thank you Simon for taking us with you on your amazing adventures , and stunning view cheers Simon and Craig 👌👍😊

[@EdwardHolliday-d6s]

Good to see you back.its been a while since I watched.ill go back if I missed,a video.Good Job,as usual Simon.i wish I lived in the UK.what a beautiful, country,and great people.🇺🇸🇮🇹, subscriber.👍🍻Simon.